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We deeply appreciate donations we receive from generous and kind donors like you who help us make the most of our resources.
To guide donations so they will have the greatest impact, we compile this list of requests directly from our programs serving the homeless and poor.
We also list contact information for your questions and arranging donation drop-off. Like financial donations to the Ministry, your gifts to our programs are tax-deductible. We thank you in advance for your continued support and kindness to the poor.
If you would like to download a copy of the list below, please click here.
Emmanuel Dining Room
Contact Michael Sullivan at (302) 652-3228 or msullivan@ministryofcaring.org to arrange donation delivery to Emmanuel Dining Room West, 121 North Jackson Street, Wilmington, DE 19805-3670
Quaker Quick Oats (not instant)
Cheerios and any brand of corn flakes
Just-add-water pancake mix and syrup
Commercial-size cans of tuna and vegetables
Gift cards to local grocery stores and The Restaurant Store
Please call if you can help fill Emmanuel Dining Room’s need for meal partners and volunteers:
• Churches, synagogues, temples, other faith groups, clubs, businesses or groups to be meal partners that prepare and serve one meal a month.
• Individuals and groups to help serve and clean up, especially on weekends.
Mary Mother of Hope House I
Contact Aurdrey Roberts or Nancy Barratt at (302) 652-8532 or aroberts@ministryofcaring.org or nbarratt@ministryofcaring.org to arrange donation delivery to 1103 West Eighth Street, Wilmington, DE 19806-4605
Snacks in single-serve packaging Toothpaste and toothbrushes
Bottled water Shampoo and conditioner
DART bus passes Moisturizing lotion
Feminine hygiene products Combs and brushes
Depends, all sizes Coffee, sugar and iced tea mix
Bath soap and body wash Laundry detergent
Standard size pillows Pajamas and robes, all sizes
White pillowcases Slippers, all sizes
Food storage containers Gift cards to area grocery stores
Mary Mother of Hope House II & III
Contact Shauna Allicock at (302) 652-1935 or sallicock@ministryofcaring.org to arrange donation delivery to 121 North Jackson Street, Wilmington, DE 19805-3670
Snacks in single-serve packaging
Bottled water
DART bus passes
Diapers size 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Pull-Ups and baby wipes
Adult Advil and children’s Motrin
Bath soap, non-scented and anti-bacterial preferred
Shampoo, conditioner and body wash
Inflatable beds
Pack ’n Play playpens
Crib sheets and blankets
Colored bath towels and washcloths
Twin sheet sets
Standard size pillows
Pots & pans, potholders
Paper plates, napkins
Dish towels and dishrags
Gift cards to area grocery stores
Samaritan Housing
Contact Elizabeth Nunez at (302) 428-3653 or enunez@ministryofcaring.org to arrange donation delivery to 917 North Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801-1439
Diapers, all sizes, baby wipes and diaper bags
Sanitary napkins and tampons
Body wash and bar soap, Dial preferred
Deodorant
Shampoo & conditioner
Moisturizing lotion
Bras, panties, all sizes
Socks
Umbrellas
Sweaters, all sizes
Twin size sheet sets and blankets
Unbreakable bowls, cereal size
Sippy cups, all sizes and types
House of Joseph I
Contact Eugene Watson at (302) 652-0904 or ewatson@ministryofcaring.org
to arrange donation delivery to 1328 West Third Street, Wilmington, DE 19805-3662
DART bus passes
Deodorant
Body lotion
Bath soap, Irish Spring, Coast and Ivory preferred
Men’s underwear, 3X and 4X boxer briefs
Men’s T-shirts, 2X and 3X
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Towels and washcloths
Men’s pajamas, all sizes
Men’s robes and slippers, all sizes
Men’s sweaters, all sizes
Padre Pio & House of Joseph Residence
Contact Eugene Watson at (302) 652-0904 or ewatson@ministryofcaring.org to arrange donation delivery to 1328 West Third Street, Wilmington, DE 19805-3662
DART bus passes
Bed-in-a-bag sets, twin size
Deodorant
Body lotion
Soap, Irish Spring, Coast and Ivory preferred
Men’s underwear and T-shirts, all sizes
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Towels, washcloths
Men’s sweaters, all sizes through 4XL
Men’s pajamas, all sizes through 4XL
Men’s robes, all sizes
Men’s slippers, all sizes
Sacred Heart Village I & II
Contact Pat Kerezsi at (302) 654-5407 or pkerezsi@ministryofcaring.org
to arrange donation delivery to 920 North Monroe Street, Wilmington, DE 19801-1337
Arts and craft supplies
Small prizes for Bingo
Activity kits
Vacuum cleaners
Child Care Program
Contact Paulette Annane at (302) 428-3620 or pannane@ministryofcaring.org to arrange donation delivery to 1000 Wilson Street, Wilmington, DE 19801-3432
Diapers, size 5 and 6
Pull-ups, size 4 and larger
Baby wipes
Batteries sizes AAA, AA, C and D
Similac Advance, soy formula
Infant Tylenol
Children’s Motrin
Thermometers
Rattles, pacifiers and sippy cups
Reusable plastic plates, small and large size
Child-size spoons and forks
Bibs, reusable
Small pompoms for crafts
Popsicle sticks
Construction paper and glue sticks
Playdough and fingerpaints
Watercolor paint sets
Children’s musical instruments
House of Joseph II
Contact John Bates at (302) 594-9473 or jbates@ministryofcaring.org to arrange donation delivery to 9 West 18th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802-4833
Robes and slippers for men and women, all sizes
Sweaters for men and women, medium through 4XL
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Bodywash and deodorant
Shampoo and conditioner
Coffee, tea bags, iced tea mix
Adult coloring books & activity kits
Arts & crafts supplies
DVD movies, new
Small prizes for Bingo & other games
Ruth Balick Distribution Center
Contact Michael Sullivan at (302) 652-3228 or msullivan@ministryofcaring.org or Jamar Freeland at (302) 652-0969 or jfreeland@ministryofcaring.org to arrange donation delivery to 1410 North Claymont Street, Wilmington, DE 19802-5227
Diapers and Pull-Ups, all sizes
Baby wipes
Bottled water
All kinds of food, shelf-stable, refrigerated and frozen
Shampoo and conditioner
Deodorant, men’s and women’s
Other toiletries
Bath and hand towels
Pots and pans
Dishes and silverware
Glassware
Other home goods
New or gently used in-season clothing, all sizes men, women and children